Crochet Tutorial: Create Stunning Giraffe Horns (Part 5D)

Crochet Tutorial: Create Stunning Giraffe Horns (Part 5D)

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Supplies needed
3. Important notes before beginning
4. Round 1: Creating the Magic Circle
5. Round 2: Increasing stitches
6. Round 3: Increasing stitches and placing a stitch marker
7. Rounds 4-7: Single crochet stitches
8. Round 8: Switching to main color and decreasing stitches
9. Rounds 9-15: Single crochet stitches
10. Completing the second horn
11. Stuffing the horns
12. Conclusion

How to Crochet the Horns for the Otis Giraffe Crochet Along

Introduction: Are you ready to continue crocheting the adorable Otis Giraffe? In this fifth part of the crochet along, we will be working on the horns of the giraffe. Follow along step by step to create these cute little horns that will add charm to your crochet project.

Supplies needed: To get started, gather the following supplies:

• Alternate and main colored yarns
• Crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Polyester fiberfill
• Tool for stuffing

Important notes before beginning: Before we dive into the tutorial, there are a few important notes to keep in mind:

• You will need to make two horns, starting with the alternate color and switching to the main color in round eight.
• Round three through six of the horns will be joined later to the head.
• There are a total of 15 rounds to complete the horns, ending with 12 stitches in the final round.

Round 1: Creating the Magic Circle To begin making the giraffe's horn, use the alternate color yarn. Make a magic circle and work four single crochet stitches into the circle. Close the magic circle by pulling on the loops and the tail.

Round 2: Increasing stitches In round two, work two single crochet stitches into each stitch around, including the tail. This will give you a total of eight stitches.

Round 3: Increasing stitches and placing a stitch marker For round three, repeat the process of single crocheting two stitches into each stitch around. Before continuing, place a stitch marker into the first stitch of the round to easily identify it.

Rounds 4-7: Single crochet stitches For the next four rounds, simply single crochet one stitch into each stitch around. This will give you a total of 16 stitches at the end of round seven. Continue crocheting in this manner, working one single crochet stitch into each stitch.

Round 8: Switching to main color and decreasing stitches In round eight, it's time to switch to the main color yarn. Begin by making an invisible single crochet two together, repeating this four times in total. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of this round before starting. After the fourth decrease, make the switch to the main color by pulling the remaining loops through with the main color yarn. Single crochet one stitch into each of the remaining stitches around, crocheting over the tails to secure them in place.

Rounds 9-15: Single crochet stitches From round nine to round 15, simply continue working one single crochet stitch into each stitch around. There will be a total of seven rounds with 12 stitches in each round.

Completing the second horn Once you have completed the first horn, it's time to make the second one. Follow the same steps outlined above to create the second horn.

Stuffing the horns After both horns are completed, it's time to stuff them. Split a blob of polyester fiberfill in half and stuff each horn, ensuring they are evenly filled. Use a tool to help push the fiberfill down into the horns, making them firm and ready to go.

Conclusion Congratulations on crocheting the horns for the Otis Giraffe! You're one step closer to completing this adorable crochet project. Now that the horns are done, stay tuned for the next and final part of the crochet along, where we will crochet the giraffe's head and add all the finishing touches.

Highlights:

• Learn how to crochet the horns for the Otis Giraffe in this fifth part of the crochet along.
• Use alternate and main colored yarns to create the horns.
• Follow step-by-step instructions to crochet the horns and learn important tips along the way.
• Stuff the horns to make them firm and ready for assembly.
• Stay tuned for the next and final part of the crochet along to complete the Otis Giraffe.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use different colors for the horns? A: Yes, you can use any colors you prefer for the giraffe's horns to match your personal style.

Q: Do I need to stuff the horns? A: Yes, it is recommended to stuff the horns to give them a firm and solid shape.

Q: How do I join the horns to the head? A: The horns will be joined to the head in a later round, as mentioned in the important notes section. Detailed instructions will be provided in the next part of the crochet along.